Pros and Cons of Upgrading to Windows 10

There is no hurry to update. Windows 10 is free for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users for one year (updating more than a year from now will cost you $120)

Upgrading won’t negatively impact your data

Gamers need not worry about upgrading, DirectX 12 is included in Windows 10

Performance improvements including faster start up time and better battery life for mobile devices

Media Center is no longer supported, and will be removed

Microsoft may share some of your usage preference data

Microsoft is still working out bugs for some hardware drivers

For those computer users who can wait to upgrade, SAMSA’s advice is to let the dust settle a bit. For those who are chomping at the bit and can’t wait, just be aware that there may be some bumps in the road initially, although we expect Windows 10 to smooth out in the next 90 days or so.

For our clients in Michigan’s Tri Cities region, SAMSA will be offering free Windows 10 training classes – dates to be announced shortly.